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Samuel Arthur Whitley 1832–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1832

Birth Location: Martin, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 23 Sep 1904

Death Location: Hallettsville, Texas, United States

Father: Hardy Whitley

Mother: Sarah Canaway

Spouse(s): Rosila Britton

Children(s): Bettie Davenport, John Whittey, Samuel Whitley, Jesse Whitley, James Whitley, Andrew Whitley, Charles Whitley

The story of Samuel Arthur Whitley began in 1832 in Martin, North Carolina, United States. In 1870, Samuel Arthur Whitley resided in Skinnersville, Washington, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Samuel Arthur Whitley resided in Precinct 3, Colorado, Texas, USA. Samuel Arthur Whitley married Rosila Harriet Britton, and had children including Andrew J Whitley, Bettie C Davenport, Charles M Whitley, James H Whitley, Jesse T Whitley, John Whittey, Samuel A Whitley. Samuel Arthur Whitley passed away in 1904 in Hallettsville, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Arthur Whitley began in 1832 in Martin, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1870, Samuel Arthur Whitley resided in Skinnersville, Washington, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Samuel Arthur Whitley resided in Precinct 3, Colorado, Texas, USA.
  • Samuel Arthur Whitley married Rosila Harriet Britton, and had children including Andrew J Whitley, Bettie C Davenport, Charles M Whitley, James H Whitley, Jesse T Whitley, John Whittey, Samuel A Whitley.
  • Samuel Arthur Whitley passed away in 1904 in Hallettsville, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hardy Whitley
1805–
Birth Location: North Carolina
HW
Sarah Canaway
1809–1875
Birth Location: North Carolina
SC

Spouses(s)

Rosila Britton
1833–1910
Birth Location: Andrews, Pitt County, NORTH CAROLINA
RB

Children(s)

Bettie Davenport
1854–1928
Birth Location: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, United States
BD
John Whittey
1858–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Samuel Whitley
1861–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Jesse Whitley
1865–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
James Whitley
1868–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Andrew Whitley
1873–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AW
Charles Whitley
1879–
Birth Location: Texas
CW

Samuel Whitley's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Whitley
1832–1904
Birth Place: Martin, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Hardy L. Whitley
1805–
North Carolina
Sarah (Ann (Sally)) Canaway
1809–1875
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Whitley's Descendants

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Samuel (Arthur) Whitley (15 Dec 1832–23 Sep 1904) m. Rosila (Harriet) Britton (Jan 1833–1910)
  1. 1. Bettie (C) Davenport 1854–1928 m. Manassch (Abemlia "Nash") Davenport 1852–1938
    1. 1. Dove (I) Byrd 1884–1982
    2. 2. B. (Arthur) Davenport 1880–1968
    3. 3. Allie Davenport 1886–1956
    4. 4. Claudie (Mae) Davenport 1891–1927
    5. 5. Lonnie (Hubbard) Davenport 1874–1956
    6. 6. Lee (R.) Davenport 1888–1976
    7. 7. Edward (Ferdinand "Eddie") Davenport 1877–1961 m. Chirty Rhodes 1879–1952
      1. 1. Albert Davenport 1897–1991 m. Mary (Jane) Morley 1898–1998
        1. 1. Mildred (Lillian) Davenport 1919–2023 m. Arthur (William Jacob) Boethel 1913–1998
        2. 2. Ruth Davenport 1918–2016
        3. 3. Donald (J) Davenport 1923–
      2. 2. Edd (Davenport) Jr 1900–1981
      3. 3. Nazareth Davenport 1902–1987
      4. 4. Elizabeth Davenport 1905– m. Guy Claud 1897–
        1. 1. Margret (E) Henlin 1925–
      5. 5. Commings Davenport 1907–1979 m. Clara (Bell) Henry 1909–1976 m. Frances (Louise Cutting (Childress)) (Davenport) 1911–1990
        1. 1. Roy (Willis) Davenport 1930–2000
      6. 6. Marie Bonorden 1909–1996 m. Leonard (C) Bonorden 1905–1985
        1. 1. Leonard (C Bonorden) Jr 1927–2005 m. Helen ((Ellen \Rosa) Marie) BLUDAU-BONORDEN 1926–1984
      7. 7. Lorraine Davenport 1921–1996
      8. 8. Mack (A.) Davenport 1911–1938
      9. 9. Maggie (Mae) Davenport 1918–1989
      10. 10. Marcus Davenport 1913–1996
      11. 11. LaNoe Davenport 1924–2020
  2. 2. John Whittey 1858–
  3. 3. Samuel (A.) Whitley 1861–
  4. 4. Jesse (T.) Whitley 1865–
  5. 5. James (H.) Whitley 1868–
  6. 6. Andrew (J.) Whitley 1873–
  7. 7. Charles (M.) Whitley 1879–

Samuel Whitley's Timeline

6 Records

1832
15 Dec 1832
Birth of Samuel Arthur Whitley in Martin, North Carolina, United States
Martin, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 38
Samuel Arthur Whitley resided here in Skinnersville, Washington, North Carolina, USA
Skinnersville, Washington, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Samuel Arthur Whitley resided here in Precinct 3, Colorado, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Colorado, Texas, USA
1904
23 Dec 1904
Age 72
Samuel Arthur Whitley resided here in Lavaca, Texas
Lavaca, Texas
1904
21 Sep 1904
Age 72
Death of Samuel Arthur Whitley in Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States
1904
23 Sep 1904
Age 72
Death of Samuel Arthur Whitley in Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1832
    Event Place: Martin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina; Series Number: M270; Roll: 341
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Colorado, Texas; Roll: 1297; Page: 372A; Enumeration District: 049
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Skinnersville, Washington, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1164; Page: 772A; Family History Library Film: 552663

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Skinnersville, Washington, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Skinnersville, Washington, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1164; Page: 772A; Family History Library Film: 552663

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Colorado, Texas; Roll: 1297; Page: 372A; Enumeration District: 049

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1904
    Event Place: Lavaca, Texas
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA10660; Roll #: 2; Roll Description: Pension File Nos 10660 to 10699, Application Years 1899 to 1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1904
    Event Place: Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1904
    Event Place: Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA10660; Roll #: 2; Roll Description: Pension File Nos 10660 to 10699, Application Years 1899 to 1905

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hallettsville, Texas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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